Sorry but I don't like the total silence coming out of Bomberville, but that's just me; I like action and news  like all of you.  Yes we've extended a contract or two and we are distributing the year-end money before the 2018 salary cap  comes in.

But what are the deep thinkers in our organization planning to do?

 I hope they are not thinking status quo; that never seems to work out well. Unless we are dedicated to making sharp improvements here and there, I believe we atrophy from last year.  

After the 2017 NFL cuts were made did we bring in any linebackers for a sniff? I saw other prospects up here but maybe I missed something.

We have got to fix what's broken and I think somehow management must know more than we do ... we are good prognosticators with our comments on this site but I would like management to show us up. 

We are not hearing a lot of news out of the Calgary and Edmonton football clubs so maybe our Blue Bombers are an elite club now (as we join those two in their silence). 

But man I hate twiddling my thumbs as I wait to see what our local gurus are going to do. No news is bad news, say the bored ...  Well at least were not coming off seasons like Ottawa Hamilton and Montréal had.

So maybe I should be grateful for our club and its management.

 

Kyle Jones.

(looked up the 2014 roster)

 

8 minutes ago, Mark F said:

Kyle Jones.

(looked up the 2014 roster)

So... maybe not such a big deal.

16 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

Jake Thomas still hasn’t signed anywhere yet has he? Kind of surprising considering he’s a competent Canadian.

DT is the one spot where there is an abundance of Canadian free agents.

17 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

Jake Thomas still hasn’t signed anywhere yet has he? Kind of surprising considering he’s a competent Canadian.

OR a good indication that he isn't as good/valuable as a lot of poster here kept professing...I never thought he was and was here mainly because we didn't have anyone better

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

If they were after Bazzie, then this probably has nothing to do with Muamba...  strange one for sure

If they were after Bazzie, that was a surprise to Walters as well, he discussed it in his presser, they did not make Bazzie an offer.

Edited February 16, 20187 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Get one BC scout and now we sign their whole defense from the last few years. Not sure that's a good idea.... 

"New guy syndrome", everyone nods and agrees with everything he says for the first few weeks until they get to know him.

Roh is a player.  Very similar to Jeffcoat IMO as a versatile guy who isn’t pure pass rush either.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they do DI a DL for many games this season.  I believe the Bombers will be signing/drafting another NI receiver (could be JFG if he wants to play for cheap) who will be on the roster and a fullback/tight end type.  That Lankford DI spot should be gone if everything works out with Demski and the rest of the NIs on offense.  DI’s will be Medlock, a DB (likely Fogg) and a DL or LB.

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Roh is a player.  Very similar to Jeffcoat IMO as a versatile guy who isn’t pure pass rush either.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they do DI a DL for many games this season.  I believe the Bombers will be signing/drafting another NI receiver (could be JFG if he wants to play for cheap) who will be on the roster and a fullback/tight end type.  That Lankford DI spot should be gone if everything works out with Demski and the rest of the NIs on offense.  DI’s will be Medlock, a DB (likely Fogg) and a DL or LB.

JFG signed with the RB's.

1 minute ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Roh is a player.  Very similar to Jeffcoat IMO as a versatile guy who isn’t pure pass rush either.  I wouldn’t be surprised if they do DI a DL for many games this season.  I believe the Bombers will be signing/drafting another NI receiver (could be JFG if he wants to play for cheap) who will be on the roster and a fullback/tight end type.  That Lankford DI spot should be gone if everything works out with Demski and the rest of the NIs on offense.  DI’s will be Medlock, a DB (likely Fogg) and a DL or LB.

JFG has already signed in Ottawa I believe.

Also there are 4 designated international spots...so it could be Medlock Fogg, a LB AND a DL.

9 minutes ago, BBlink said:

JFG has already signed in Ottawa I believe.

Also there are 4 designated international spots...so it could be Medlock Fogg, a LB AND a DL.

But....

9 minutes ago, BBlink said:

JFG has already signed in Ottawa I believe.

Also there are 4 designated international spots...so it could be Medlock Fogg, a LB AND a DL.

Missed JFG news, thanks.  Flanders might be DI too.

Fogg, Medlock, Roh and Flanders?

Ideally, I don't know if my roster has Fogg on it. But I'm torn on that personally. 

Instead of Okoalaugo why not trade Medlock and go with Menard-Briere?

It has lesser impact on our roster, I think.

Edited February 16, 20187 yr by M.O.A.B.

5 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Instead of Okoalaugo why not trade Medlock and go with Menard-Briere?

It has lesser impact on our roster, I think.

... really?

You think bringing in a rookie to replace one of the best kickers in league history is less impactful than releasing a rush end to replace him with a cheaper, slightly less productive rush end?

1 minute ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Instead of Okoalaugo why not trade Medlock and go with Menard-Briere?

After years of consistent inconsistency at kicker I'd rather stick with Medlock. He's a kicker that wins you games (maybe not from 62 yards out). We'd miss him a lot more than Okpolaugo.

5 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Instead of Okoalaugo why not trade Medlock and go with Menard-Briere?

It has lesser impact on our roster, I think.

You wanna trade the best kicker in league history and use a completely unproven rookie......... Lets see how that works out........... 

30 minutes ago, BBlink said:

JFG has already signed in Ottawa I believe.

Also there are 4 designated international spots...so it could be Medlock Fogg, a LB AND a DL.

Flanders will be dressing one would have to assume. Unless we sign Muamba, in which case we can start Flanders. 

17 minutes ago, Mike said:

Fogg, Medlock, Roh and Flanders?

Ideally, I don't know if my roster has Fogg on it. But I'm torn on that personally. 

Regardless of whether or not you have Fogg dressing, we’re going to have an import DB as DI. 

I really think we need Muamba. We need Flanders dressing and a DB, DI, LB, and a kicker as our DI’s.

12 minutes ago, Mike said:

... really?

You think bringing in a rookie to replace one of the best kickers in league history is less impactful than releasing a rush end to replace him with a cheaper, slightly less productive rush end?

 

12 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

After years of consistent inconsistency at kicker I'd rather stick with Medlock. He's a kicker that wins you games (maybe not from 62 yards out). We'd miss him a lot more than Okpolaugo.

 

12 minutes ago, Noeller said:

You wanna trade the best kicker in league history and use a completely unproven rookie......... Lets see how that works out........... 

Well we are expecting our Offense to score with all the upgrades we brought, at least thats what I understand. 

Unless we are relying on Medlock’s feet again to win games.

Iirc, Hajrullaju had a good rookie season with us.

Edited February 16, 20187 yr by M.O.A.B.

Just now, M.O.A.B. said:

Well we are expecting our Offense to score with all the upgrades we brought, at least thats what I understand. 

Unless we are relying on Medlock’s feet again to win games.

Why not score and control field position any and every way you can the best you can? I don't honestly believe you think dealing Medlock is a good idea or you're out to lunch.

Not to mention what a solid team player Medlock was when he restructured his contract a season back. Doesn't seem like an O'Shea move to me, rewarding a solid player like that.

2 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

Why not score and control field position any and every way you can the best you can? I don't honestly believe you think dealing Medlock is a good idea or you're out to lunch.

Not to mention what a solid team player Medlock was when he restructured his contract a season back. Doesn't seem like an O'Shea move to me, rewarding a solid player like that.

Is Medlock a really very good punter? Many will argue with that.

Just now, M.O.A.B. said:

Is Medlock a really very good punter? Many will argue with that.

Is Menard-Briere? Are you sure enough you'd be ready to gamble on it? Medlock is more than adequate when you consider he pulls double duty.

Medlock needs to be a lot better this year than he was last year. I don’t think you cut bait with him yet, but it’s not nearly as ridiculous of an idea as some here are suggesting.

To be clear, I'm not saying MB is not a very good punter... my point is... it's nice to not have to rely on potential for a change and can settle for having the best kicker in league history.

37 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Instead of Okoalaugo why not trade Medlock and go with Menard-Briere?

It has lesser impact on our roster, I think.

If they had just won the GC maybe. But they are loading up to make a serious run at the cup. I would bet oshea/Walters feel a lot more comfortable with Medlock kicking than a rookie who is mostly a punter from what I remember.